促す

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 促す, read うながす, joins the urging or advancing stem 促 with the verb ending す.
• Basic usage: 人に前進を促す urges a person to act, while 循環を促す promotes a process.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing meanings
  • Both urging a person and promoting a process share the idea of advancing progress.